Man faces charge of causing death by careless driving

Man faces charge of causing death by careless driving

Christopher Francis Blackwell (28), of Raleigh Avenue, is alleged to have committed the offence on 4 August in Queen’s Road.

He is also charged with driving a vehicle on the same occasion with defective tyres and bodywork, and driving while the vehicle’s lights were not in good working order.

John Reidy (71) died on 8 August, four days after allegedly being hit by a car metres from his home.

In tributes after his death he was described as a ‘smiley’ and ‘chatty’ man who had lived a simple life.

Mr Blackwell is also charged with being in possession of the class B drug cannabis at police headquarters on 4 August.

In the Magistrate’s Court this week Advocate Adam Harrison, defending, said that the defence needed some technical reports to be prepared and asked for a three-week adjournment.

Assistant Magistrate Peter Harris said that it was a serious matter and that a decision would be taken at the defendant’s next appearance on whether the case should be sent to the Royal Court.

The case was adjourned until 5 February.

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